U.S. Air Force Col. Tom ‘Sling’ Bladen, the previous wing commander of the 104th Fighter Wing, waves at family and friends gathered for his ‘fini flight’ on August 4, 2022, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. ‘Fini flights’ or final flights are ceremonial flights performed at the conclusion of one’s career or assignment. This flight concluded Bladen’s 25-year long career and over 2,400 flight hours in the F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hanna Smith)
Date Taken: | 08.04.2022 |
Date Posted: | 08.05.2022 13:41 |
Photo ID: | 7354729 |
VIRIN: | 220804-Z-PB060-1180 |
Resolution: | 7145x4764 |
Size: | 12.77 MB |
Location: | WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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Downloads: | 9 |
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